DanH 1 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 well here she is, chopped my mondeo in for her and love it - wanted one for years! its my 3rd golf, between the 3 they've done over half a million miles! previous was two 8v mk2 gti's.high miles, 160,000 on the clock but runs lovely, jus need to do the chains + tensioners. oh and oil leak....or leaks....bit of de-cluttering (rear wiper, badges, mudflaps and huge DAB airel all removed), smoked lights and lowered so far... drilled and de coned airboxyea needs a wash...... Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Nice looking motor ............. My last VR had 210k ........... and the other half reckons it was quicker than this one at 120k ........... its how they ave bin cared for that counts ........ Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 yea this is rapid for me, mates got a clio cup and he cant loose me! no replacment for displacment! had a 145mph on the clock today lol couldnt do no more, i chickend out haha Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Nice...shame about the colour but thats another story...lolMines on 149k now Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 yea i werent a fan but its the only one i could afford, and everything else was spot on.....growing on me now tho. looks better dirty imo Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Would look better black....lol Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Its the 2 highline colours old argument you have just got involved in fella .............. Dont agree with him argue your point lol mulberry vs black ............. I didnt want to be part of this war so went for dragon green with cream lol ...... You will have pleanty of backing from the mulberry squad they will be here soon lol Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 if i saw a 2door black 1 i would of!! but im to impatiant! Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 smoked lenses is a good start. ;-) Eurocar parts do smoked repeaters as well.mines on 175K, chains done at 155K ( the tensioners where shot ) Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 If im honest i prefer mulberry as you can have any car in black its a bit different with the colour coded inside......... But they all have the same roots and thats all that matters. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I'm only kidding about colour Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 smoked lenses is a good start. ;-) Eurocar parts do smoked repeaters as well.mines on 175K' date=' chains done at 155K ( the tensioners where shot )[/quote']yea there pretty rattley, u can here it 'click' when it takes up the slack if u rev it wit the bonnet open.....needs doing. Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Dave speaks sense. the mulberry leather is different. personaly think it would look good in a black shell. Very Goth ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 smoked lenses is a good start. ;-) Eurocar parts do smoked repeaters as well.mines on 175K' date=' chains done at 155K ( the tensioners where shot )[/quote']yea there pretty rattley, u can here it 'click' when it takes up the slack if u rev it wit the bonnet open.....needs doing.I'd get 'em done before driving it like a rocket ship on a private road again.If you are looking for someone to do them DLea is up your way and very reasonable. Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Dave speaks sense. the mulberry leather is different. personaly think it would look good in a black shell. Very Goth ;-) i sold my purple leather to a guy with a black gti....nice car mate, what make are the coilovers? Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 nice car mate' date=' what make are the coilovers?[/quote']hottuning ebay specials. 169 squid, free delivery, ordered them on monday night and they came thursday morning!! the rides like a 400 pound set. they were to low tho, only had an inch sump clearence :-# got jus over 2 inches in them pics and had no trouble Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 nice car mate' date=' what make are the coilovers?[/quote']hottuning ebay specials. 169 squid, free delivery, ordered them on monday night and they came thursday morning!! the rides like a 400 pound set. they were to low tho, only had an inch sump clearence :-# got jus over 2 inches in them pics and had no troublethought they were, same as me!yea there about as good as a 300-400 pound set, i want somethin better rnow tho Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Lovely colour :-) :-)Good move on ditching the mondeo for this, nice motor welcome to the club... the mulberry club ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Lovely colour :-) :-)Good move on ditching the mondeo for this' date=' nice motor welcome to the club... the mulberry club ;-)[/quote']yea im loving the colour now, really grown on me. in a couple of years i want to reshell it into a white 2 door on gotti's. but needs a proper service..... raised engine/shorter sump..... and 2 tyres......aircon fixing....and all the niggles sorted lol! Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 right, my plans are changing for this.......but nothing has happened, as such.......i have less money than i thought, and holidays and my wedding next year to pay for but got sum plans in motion sooooooo......heres a few pics of it atm to keep it alive, but things will be changing :-p oh dear....the proper tool for such a problem....sorted!nearly sitting right...manchester. scraping down the car park :-p who lives in backseat of my VR? Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 very nice ride height Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 cheers, its settled now and im pretty happy with it. will be going down a little more but gotta sort sump first...... Link to post Share on other sites
Rikki 2 Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 AAHHHHH never jack it up on the sills...trust me seen it happen loads with mk3's they just cave in. Use the subframe/ar bar mount much safer. Welcome to the Mulberry club by the way ! Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 AAHHHHH never jack it up on the sills...trust me seen it happen loads with mk3's they just cave in. Use the subframe/ar bar mount much safer. Welcome to the Mulberry club by the way ! dnt worry mate i do use subframe mount, that was my 'demo of lowness' lol, and my special block of wood! but some mofo has already jacked it up loads on the sills by the looks of it. was wondering if it was a common problem cos ive never seen it on any of my motors before, even my mk2's. was bit unsure of being a mulberry member at 1st, but now i wouldnt have it any other colour!! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nero1701 Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 AAHHHHH never jack it up on the sills...trust me seen it happen loads with mk3's they just cave in. Use the subframe/ar bar mount much safer. Welcome to the Mulberry club by the way ! dnt worry mate i do use subframe mount' date=' that was my 'demo of lowness' lol, and my special block of wood! but some mofo has already jacked it up loads on the sills by the looks of it. was wondering if it was a common problem cos ive never seen it on any of my motors before, even my mk2's. was bit unsure of being a mulberry member at 1st, but now i wouldnt have it any other colour!![/quote']is that cos there 'rare'or is it cos its unique,or is it cos it looks pink if ya catch it just right? Link to post Share on other sites
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